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Giant Puffy Pancake

This Giant Puffy Pancake, also known as a Dutch Baby Pancake, is a delightful cross between a crepe, a pancake, and a popover. It puffs up dramatically in the oven for an impressive yet easy breakfast, perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cup milk room temperature
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
For Serving
  • as needed confectioners' sugar for dusting

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a blender, combine eggs, milk, flour, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend just until all ingredients are incorporated and the batter is smooth. Set the batter aside to rest while you prepare the oven and skillet.
  2. Place a cold, 9-inch oven-safe skillet (preferably cast iron) into your oven. Preheat the oven, with the skillet inside, to 425°F.
  3. Once the oven is fully preheated, carefully remove the very hot skillet from the oven using oven mitts. Add the unsalted butter to the hot skillet; it will melt almost instantly.
  4. After the butter has melted and coated the bottom of the skillet, quickly pour the prepared batter into the skillet. Immediately return the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the pancake is deeply golden brown and dramatically puffed up around the edges. Avoid opening the oven door during baking.
  5. Carefully remove the Giant Puffy Pancake from the oven. Serve warm, dusted generously with confectioners' sugar.
  6. Optional toppings include maple syrup, fresh berries, lemon wedges, cinnamon sugar, or your favorite jam.

Notes

For the best puff, ensure your eggs and milk are at room temperature before blending. A cast iron skillet works wonderfully for achieving that signature crispy edge and even cooking. Remember that the pancake will deflate quickly after being removed from the oven, which is completely normal!